Part 35: Episode 35: Behind the Scenes, Part 2

Episode 35: Behind the Scenes, Part 2

Seriously, why do I even need to be here? I’m not even in these scenes.
But it’s more fun with all of us here!
Plus, you don’t get away that easily.
Can we get back to me? Now, on Neptune…



What? No, I don’t.
But you have so many computers in here.
They are all Vert’s.
A-All of them?
Yes. Only one is turned on now, but she usually has three turned on so she can play as three characters.
Chika, there’s something I must ask you.
Yes, anything. What is it?
In Angelic Crust 2, they’ve doubled the required experience to level up. Is this a bug?
That is how it was made. When they added new class features last year, it became that way.
They adjusted the entire game’s balanced to accommodate the new class? I simply must change my class now.

How can you play those stupid games, anyway?



Maybe the hunting locations were tweaked for parties, but solo player locations won’t get altered so easily.
This is a tip you told to me once before.
Hmmm. Yes, you’re right.
You say you don’t play them, but you seem so knowledgeable.
It’s really just because I’ve been with Vert since I was a small child.
I’m not sure about that.
Wh-Whatever do you mean?
I check your browsing history. You’ve read the strategy walkthroughs for Angelic Crust 2 on Channel N.
Huh? What are you trying to say? That’s not true at all…
The logs don’t lie. You’re the only one besides me who’d possibly use these computers.
If you didn’t want others to know you were on there, you really should delete your browsing history.
Ugh…
Hmhmhmm. You’re so cute, Chika.

What do you mean? They’re great.



Neptune, chew and then speak. Do not attempt both at once.
You’re so noisy and distracting. Just shut up and let me read.
You’re not innocent either, Blanc. It’s rude to read at the dinner table.
Uh, I’ll just hide the green peas in my napkin…
Noire, you’re an adult. Stop being picky about what you’ll eat. It’s a horrible example to set for your little sister.
Jeez, all right.
*sigh *
What’s the matter? Is there something on my face, or are you just smitten with me?
N-No, neither. I just realized you’re the most like a big sister among all of you.
You aren’t basing that on looks alone, are you? I’m just curious.
Huh? No, not at all.
I see. That’s fine, then.
You know what, though? It’s kind of ironic that you’re the one without a younger sibling.
It’s not necessarily my intention to fill this role. I don’t have much choice, do I?
You don’t?

Hey, you’re trying to steal my sister again! Stop that!



If we had no coordinator to keep us all in check, it would be sheer chaos.
W-Well, it wouldn’t be that horrible.
You say that because you weren’t around to see how they used to act. It was even worse than now.
Oh, Neptune is the only exception. She just gets worse and worse.
R-Really?
Despite that, perhaps this is the best formation for us to have.
I would never be able to care for all of us and a little sister at the same time.
Although a low-maintenance younger sister like you would be more than welcome.
What? M-Me?
I’m only kidding. I won’t steal you. Blanc, please close your book.
She…was just joking? I was kind of worried for a moment.

I said I was only joking, you shouldn’t take things so seriously.
Hey, wait. I’m looking ahead, and I really don’t approve of this scene coming up.
Oh? The content too mature for your tastes?
No, I’m just pissed you keep getting these show-off scenes.



That’s awful. It’s probably because you’ve been sitting all day long. Try to stretch every now and then.
Sometimes I move around when playing games. Are you saying I should get more into it?
Please know that both working and playing games are done by sitting down for the entire day.
If you just sit around for so long, of course you’ll get stiff and sore. Please go out and exercise a little.
I’d rather not. Look at this giant pile of video games piled up to the ceiling. I must finish at least one of them.
Don’t say such childish things.
Is it not natural to become enthusiastic about something you truly love?
You’re insisting on staying inside?
Don’t be repetitive.
Very well. At least let me massage your shoulders. You’ll feel better.
What a lovely offer. That sounds nice. Should I change into a swimsuit, or should we just wear bath towels?
Either way is fine.
My HP will increase if my score is high enough. Perhaps we should use the Physical Oil…
You play games way too much.
Don’t be such a sack of potatoes. Three years ago, you’d have been a good sport about this sort of joke.
Just go and get ready, will you? If you take too long, I’ll massage your breasts with Dexterity Oil!
Oh, dear! You plan to enhance the accuracy of my chest projectiles? That is a terrible idea!
This feels endless. Just follow me.
Lie here. Face down.
Sure. Be gentle, please.

It is sort of unfair you always get…these sort of scenes. I mean mine are pretty big too.
Wait, are we talking about…
Ugh, shut up! I’m sorry I even mentioned it, I’ll just look away and pretend this stupid scene isn’t happening.



* drool, slurp *
Chika? Aren’t you starting?
Hmm? Oh, I’m so sorry. I was hypnotized by your bare skin.
I mean I just zoned out for a second!
Oh? Okay, well please begin.
S-Sure!
(Stay calm, Chika. The purpose of this is to heal her fatigue. Don’t carry any of those impure thoughts…)
(That would be ridiculous. First of all, Vert and I are in a purely platonic friendship. All right. I can do this.)
I’ll start from your shoulders and work my way down your back. If you’ll excuse me…
Hmm, ahhhh… R-Right there… Oooh…
Right…here?
Yes, there! Mmm, yes… Oh, this is amazing…
V-Vert, please control what noises you make.
I can’t…help it. It feels…so…good…
A-Ahem. This is enough for your back.
* pant, pant * Chika…you’re quite the masseuse.
D-Don’t say that. I’ll massage your feet next.
Hahaha! Mmm… There, there…it tickles… Ahhh, no, you’re tickling me!
W-Wait, I’m being serious here! It really does tickle, you must… Hahaha!
Vert, please resist the urge to thrash from side to side. It’ll be over soon.
I know, but I can’t help it. Ahh, I’m so sensitive to this…
Ahhhahahahaha! I can’t take it anymore!

Is it over yet?
Yeah, the scary part is done.



Ooh… Ahh…
What’s the matter, Vert?
My, my… You’re so cruel, Chika. I told you I’m very ticklish, but you didn’t stop.
That’s just…because if I stopped in the middle, you wouldn’t feel better.
Yes, I suppose my body does feel lighter than before. My shoulders are quite relaxed.
I’m glad to hear that. Was I a good helper?
You always are. Thank you, Chika.

Oh, I guess that’s the end of my part for now. What a shame, now it gets really boring.
Are you kidding? This next part is the only tolerable part.



I’m writing down a record of my travels and exploits. Just in case.
Oh, sort of like a diary?
In a way, I guess. I’m writing it in such a way so I won’t mind if others want to read it.
Actually, some of these are published and are for sale in major retail stores.
A published book? So you’re an honest-to-goodness writer?
Hahaha. No, it’s nothing so grand.
Wh-What should I do? You’re so mature… Should I call you Miss Falcom now?
No, please don’t.
I use a pseudonym for my published material. It’s embarrassing to use my real name, so I go by A. Christin.

Yeah, it’s really tolerable to watch you slobber on some poor lady like a teenage fangirl.



What the goodness! B-Blanc, where did you come from?
Lowee’s Basilicom owns a copy of each book in the series. It’s pretty famous.
I’m actually carrying one with me. Please sign it. Give me your autograph!
What a huge honor. Can I really give a CPU my autograph?
Please do it!
Hmm, well, all right. How’s…this?
Thank you. This will be my most treasured item!
It’s really nothing special…
Her autograph… A. Christin’s autograph… I finally got it!
She looks like she’s on cloud nine.
Hah, it makes me blush like crazy. With that over, I’ll get back to my usual duties.
Oh, right. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to be a bother.
I can’t believe Blanc got so giddy. Falcom really is an amazing woman.

It’s not my fault none of you have ready anything that’s not a manga or a video game strategy guide in your whole damn lives. Hell, can Neptune even read?
I, I can totally read!



What’re you looking for?
Oh, hello Blanc. I was actually considering reading Falcom’s book.
You’re interested!?
Whoa, you got excited.
I love when more people are reading something I like. Understood. Before loaning it, I’ll give a brief synopsis.
O-Oh, you will? Sure, sounds nice.
Her works are part of the series, ‘Record of Christin’s Odyssey.’
A super moe adventuress with antennae, Alod Christin, is the main heroine in this fictional epic series.
Huh? It’s a fiction series?
Based on her personal experiences, so it’s almost non-fiction. However…
She uses a pseudonym, so her quests are extraordinarily surreal and incredible. Haters think they’re a bit too much.
Too surreal? Do you have an example?

I read things that aren’t manga! S-Sometimes…



She then battled five dragons at once.
Amazing. I can see how it’s a bit far-fetched for others to believe.
We’re traveling with such a surreal person. Don’t you see how lucky we are?
That’s…true…
Even though you’re a huge fan of hers, you don’t seem to really talk to her. Especially after you got the autograph.
If I could, I’d like to get closer with her and learn various tools of the trade.
However, it violates the readers’ code if I throw questions directly at authors or people who serve as inspiration.
Such a code exists?
We’ve gotten sidetracked. Her accomplishments aren’t limited to those we mentioned.
Once, she defeated a behemoth called ‘Overlord’ by locals with a single stroke of her sword.
First, the sword technique that enabled this was a revamped arcane style called ‘Door Key Itto Ryu’ she learned from…
Um, um…please wait a moment. If you tell me any more, it’ll spoil my enjoyment.
I see. Spoilers are the main no-no. I’ll refrain from telling you anything else about the series.
The most current entries are on the shelves here. Older ones are farther down the shelf.
Oh, I see. Over there. Thank you.
Don’t thank me. I’d love to share this joy with someone else as soon as possible.
I advise you use some of your sleeping time to read these.
She was so passionate about the books. I guess they must be really interesting. All right, time to get reading!

Your sister continues to be too cute, Neptune.



The story is good, but the best parts are the character interactions. They’re based on real people, I think.
Especially Falcom’s,…I mean, Alod’s travel companion, Dori. I bet she’s in love with Alod.
But he doesn’t realize how she feels. Falcom…Alod seems kind of dense. Ugh. That’s a little frustrating.
She’s a sweet girl with such a beautiful presence and smile. How can’t he notice?
Gassun is kind of adorable, too. Shy and quiet, but always broke because of her extravagant fairy friend. Sad.
One person has so much personality. It’s so fascinating. I want to meet her.
I think she has a crush on Alod as well, since she pulls a prank on him every chance she gets.
He’s such a charismatic man. That Falcom…I mean, Alod.
Oh, a new character’s getting introduced…
‘The elder of the two sculpted brothers introduced himself as Der, while the younger asked to be called Geena.
‘The two half-naked men strutted up to Alod and initiated an argument.
‘How’re my abs of steel? No, not steel. Abs of diamond! Alod felt confused at these outbursts.’
…I think I’m confused, too.
Whaaaaat? Why are such wacky characters randomly appearing at this point?
Oh, goodness. Now I need to get the next book in the series. I should sleep, but I can’t stop!

Nobody gets to steal my sister! Next Time on Hyperdimension Neptunia, Mark Two: Arfoire’s Shadow: Giant Pirachu Attacks!